Jen Flatt Osborn

Jen Flatt Osborn

Born with a pen in her hand and a deadline (and probably a tail), Jen considers writing a vocation, an art, and a release. She’s a freelance copy/content writer who specializes in the pet industry. Previously, she was the founder/director of an animal sanctuary for 12 years, taught classes to middle school students about dog behavior, and has lived a life full of devotion to animals and their welfare. As a vegetarian, Jen advocates for the humane treatment of every living creature. She currently lives with one delightful canine who encourages her to put her head out the car window more often.

January 8, 2024 Dogs Dog Breeds 

9 Best Dog Breeds with Beards That Are Too Cute for Words

If you’ve ever seen a dog with a beard, you know all they need is a pair of spectacles and a wand to look like they’re in a Harry Potter movie. Schnauzers are obvious examples of dogs with beards, but there are more. We have nine breeds to share with you who need to carry […]

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January 8, 2024 Dogs Dog Breeds 

11 Dog Breeds With Big Ears You Can’t Help but Swoon Over

If you’ve never seen a dog with ears so big you could land a plane on them, you’re missing out. There’s something about dogs with big ears that makes them especially cute.  Chihuahuas, beagles, and basset hounds all have ears that would make King Charles jealous. But does it help them hear better? Do they […]

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January 3, 2024 Dogs Dog Breeds 

11 Dogs That Are Good With Cats

Let’s get certain facts out of the way: Any dog can seriously harm (including the worst) a cat. I’ve seen it with my own eyes up close and personal with breeds you would think are safe around cats. But there are some breeds, as a whole, that do better with cats than other breeds, like […]

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December 27, 2023 Dogs Dog Breeds 

7 Different Types Of Yorkie Breeds

So you’d like to have a “pocket dog?” A “micro” dog? A “teacup” dog? Yorkshire terriers are the perfect breed to choose from if your German Shepherd can’t fit in your purse. Now, you’ll just need to decide exactly which Yorkie is the breed for you.  There are seven types of Yorkies:  All seven types […]

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December 26, 2023 Dog Breeds Dogs 

15 Tricolor Dog Breeds

You might say tricolored dog breeds are just dogs with three colors, and they are, but there’s more to them than that. These canines are stunning in looks and temperament – A win-win for them and us. There are solid-colored dogs like golden retrievers and Bichon Frises and bi-colored dogs like Rottweilers and Dachshunds. And […]

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December 23, 2023 Dogs Dog Breeds 

Top 11 Dog Breeds With Webbed Feet

What do ducks, geese, and poodles have in common? (These are the questions that keep me up at night.) They all have webbed feet. Although all dog breeds have “webs” of varying degrees, some are more pronounced, and it’s those we’re particularly interested in here.  Just like some dogs have coarse hair or short tails […]

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December 21, 2023 A-Z Animals Birds Mammals 

Top 10 Dumbest Animals in the World

I may be of the mind that no animal is truly dumb, but I’ll admit certain animals are less like Einstein and more like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. On the smart side, there are dogs that can bring you a soda or turn on the lights. On the dumb side, there are ostriches with walnut-sized brains.  […]

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December 20, 2023 Dogs Dog Breeds 

American Bully Vs American Bulldog: What’s the Difference?

It’s easy to get these two dog breeds confused, but it’s kind of like saying a teacup is the same thing as tea. These are two different breeds of animal. We’re talking about the American bully vs American bulldog and will offer both their key differences and similarities. Speaking of origin, one of these breeds […]

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December 19, 2023 Dogs Dog Breeds 

Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu – What’s the Difference?

Long silky hair, beautiful eyes, slender bodies… Am I talking about the latest round of supermodels? No, it’s the Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu dog breeds! These little cutie-bugs never fail to garner smiles from everyone they meet. And I believe their personalities grab the attention as much as their innate beauty. The confidence these […]

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December 16, 2023 Dogs Dog Breeds 

Pug vs French Bulldog – What’s The Difference?

I couldn’t wait to jump into this assignment as soon as I heard I’d be writing about two of the most adorable dog breeds there are. We’ll talk about the differences and similarities between Pug vs. French bulldog.  But as much as I’d love this article to be all unicorns and rainbows, it’s imperative we […]

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